Death
Simpson was expected by some to retire in 1964, but stayed in office. He died suddenly at his home in Roehampton four years later at the age of 58, his early death probably brought on by stress caused by overwork. His funeral was held with full honours at Westminster Abbey on 29 March 1968, with all Metropolitan Police officers who were able to do so observing a one minute's silence at 11am.
On 4 June 1970 a memorial service was held in the Crypt of St Paul's Cathedral where a memorial plaque in the Chapel, comprising a profiled head in bas-relief, by John Skelton was unveiled by James Callaghan, then Home Secretary.
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